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The effect of BRCA gene testing on family relationships: A thematic analysis of qualitative interviews.

Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Oct 2009

Douglas Heather A, Hamilton Rebekah J, Grubs Robin E

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Discovery of mutations in the breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 can have emotional consequences for both the tested individual and his or her relatives. This secondary analysis study investigated how BRCA testing impacts family dynamics and relationships. For the original study, a grounded theory inquiry, participants were recruited from a hereditary breast/ovarian cancer syndrome...

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PMID: 19479365
DOI: 10.1007/s10897-009-9232-1

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